All Obituaries

Mary J. Wellington, age 93, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 4:00 am on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Linton, IN on January 15, 1927, the daughter of Noble & Mary "Exie" (Lynn) Thomas. She was a 1945 graduate of Linton High School. She worked at Walmart stocking shelves and other necessary duties that were asked of her. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #22 and enjoyed working puzzles.   Mary is survived by...

Michael “Mike” Eugene Lannan, age 78, of Linton,  passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saint Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. He was born on February 24, 1942, in Loogootee Indiana, the son of Sam and Dola Lannan. He loved farming and raising sheep and was an avid business man in the town of Linton. Mike loved the Lord, was involved at Saint Peter’s Church, and loved life, his wife and family. Mike is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife...

     Rhonda Joan (Gaines) Hisle, age 66, of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Marion, IN, passed away on Sun., Sept. 20, 2020, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport.  She was born July 4, 1954, in Salina, KS, the first born child of Ronnie & Carol (Hobson) Gaines.      She graduated from Marion High School in 1972, attended Marion College, & worked many years as a coder in medical records & as a medical records director. She was an avid reader &...

Wilhelmina "Mina"  Lehman, age 92, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:31 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born in Linton, IN on July 6, 1928, the daughter of  Wayne  & Lillie (Hollingsworth) Thomas. She was a 1946 graduate of Linton Stockton High School. She worked as a laborer in a factory setting for several years. Mina enjoyed babysitting children, taking care of others and watching her birds but most...

Mervin Ulysses Franklin, 94, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2020 at the I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana.  Merv was born in Whitehall, Indiana on May 30, 1926 to George B. Franklin and Leafie (Thacker) Franklin.  He served his country proudly, in the United States Navy, during WWII and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  Merv and his late wife, Doris C. (Withem) Franklin enjoyed being snowbirds in Florida for over twenty years.  He...

Wilma E. (Slabaugh) Hochstetler, 40, of Bloomfield, Indiana, died September 17, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Wilma was born in Salem, Indiana on May 3, 1980 to Edward J. Slabaugh and Mary (Bontrager) Slabaugh.  Wilma had a tremendous love for the Lord and enjoyed teaching her children the Bible and of His works.  She enjoyed music, spending time with her family and helping other people. Wilma is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jonathan Hochstetler, daughters; Melissa...

Hedwig  Houchin, age 83, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Opperkofen, Germany  on February 20, 1937, the daughter of  Michael  & Maria  Riedl. She was a homemaker for most of her life and she loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her property to make sure it always looked nice for people to admire. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church...

Teresa “Louise” (Scott) Baker, 89, of Worthington, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton.  She was born in Greene County, Indiana on February 10, 1931 to Harry H. Scott and Emma H. (Courter) Scott. Louise worked at RCA for 26 years and retired in March 1991.  After retirement she was involved with “The Cottage Quilter” quilt club and enjoyed making many quilts for her whole family.  She was a...

Jennie Lou Sparks, age 75, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Glenburn Home in Linton.  She was born in Linton on April 11, 1945, the daughter of Jack J. and Mildred M. (Scott) Allen. Jennie was a 1963 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School and in later years Ivy Tech, graduating with a Business Administration Degree.  She formerly owned and operated Calico Charms & Country Treasures in Linton, where she taught macramé and sold...

Lois Joan (Johnson) Anderson, age 88 of Spencer, IN was called to her eternal home on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 24th, 1932 to Kenneth and Georgia (Orff) Johnson. Lois was a long time member of the McCormick’s Creek United Pentecostal Church.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed serving her Lord and spending time with her family. Lois is survived by five children, Jim and his wife Donna Anderson of Apple Valley,...